>> I don't disagree that there are benefits to running your own servers, just that it's not worth the cost unless you need it. It depends on the size and fundi

>> I don't disagree that there are benefits to running your own servers, just that it's not worth the cost unless you need it. It depends on the size and funding of your organization. For larger organizations with plenty of funding, it is easier and cheaper to just pay someone to run your servers for you. There will be monthly bills, but "it's operating costs, not capital costs" so no worries. For smaller organizations with less funds, it is cheaper to buy a server, put a LTS OS on it, and self-manage it. If your IT budget is inconsistent, then monthly costs are too much and do not make sense.